Annual Gift Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Winston Salem, NC
Annual Gift Director - Higher Ed. plans and implements the university/college's campaign for monetary aid in annual gifts from alumni and other community members. Assigns specific campaign programs to Annual Gift Coordinators. Being an Annual Gift Director - Higher Ed. is responsible for attracting and retaining prospective donors, monitoring mailings, and analyzing past donations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Annual Gift Director - Higher Ed. typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Annual Gift Director - Higher Ed. manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be an Annual Gift Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Associate Director of Development, Leadership Annual Giving
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts
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Salem, NC
FULL_TIME
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Full/Part TimeFull-time
School/Department InformationThe Office of Advancement directly supports UNCSA’s mission and strategic priorities by building meaningful relationships with a variety of constituents and developing opportunities at all levels of alumni, volunteer, and philanthropic engagement. The Office of Advancement works closely with the UNCSA Foundation, which provides oversight of philanthropic gifts to UNCSA, including gift processing and records management. This is an exciting, fast-paced team made up of talented colleagues who are passionate about their work, strive for excellence, support and care about each other, and work to embody the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Primary Description of WorkThe Associate Director of Development, Leadership Annual Giving (ADLAG) is responsible for developing and implementing a program focused on raising gifts between $1,000 – $24,999. This work will include the following:
- Leadership Annual Giving Portfolio – The ADLAG will build and maintain a portfolio of leadership annual giving prospects and will actively work in all aspects of the gift cycle, including prospect qualification, cultivation, solicitation, renewals, upgrades, and stewardship. The ADLAG will work collaboratively with key volunteers, advancement staff, and other UNCSA representatives to cultivate and solicit leadership annual gifts for university-wide priorities.
- Giannini Society and Deans Circles – The ADLAG will manage, solicit, retain, and grow membership in these two leadership annual giving societies ($2.4K ($1.2K alumni/faculty/staff) and $5K annually, respectively) and will act as primary liaison to these leadership annual giving circles. The ADLAG will work with all Deans on opportunities to engage, cultivate, and steward members and prospective members of these giving circles and will communicate regularly on member information.
- Annual Giving – The ADLAG will work closely with the Annual Giving & Program Manager to coordinate, leverage, and segment annual giving activities, including mailings and solicitation of Challenge Gifts for UNCSA’s annual Day of Giving.
- Major Gifts – The ADLAG will partner with Vice Chancellor, Associate Vice Chancellor, and Directors of Development for Major Gifts to develop strategies for major gifts as needed.
- Stewardship / Events – The ADLAG will work closely with the Donor Relations & Communications Manager and Special Events Manager to coordinate, leverage, and segment stewardship activities and events for Dean’s Circles, Giannini Society, and other special cultivation opportunities.
- Board Development – The ADLAG will prepare regular updates for the Board of Trustees, the Foundation Board (Advancement Committee), and the Board of Visitors.
The Associate Director of Development, Leadership Annual Giving reports to the Senior Director of Development, Annual & Family Giving and is an integral member of the Advancement team, which includes major gifts, planned giving, parent & family giving, annual giving, grants, alumni relations, special events, and donor relations. This is a Permanent EHRA Exempt position.
Work Schedule and hoursStandard work schedule is 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday; nights and weekends are required in conjunction with performances and events.
Description of Responsibilities and DutiesContribute in a meaningful and substantial way to the team’s success in fundraising overall, specifically through leadership annual giving work.
Manage a portfolio of 200-300 prospects and donors. Manage prospect activity both locally in the Winston-Salem area, and in designated regions across the state and country where UNCSA is focusing on developing donor/alumni relations.
Work consistently and accurately with Raiser’s Edge database to ensure that contacts, solicitations, and other donor activities are entered in a timely manner, and donor records are accurate, updated, and refreshed as appropriate.
Engage prospects in all aspects of the gift cycle:
Initiate contacts with prospects, leadership gift donors and lapsed donors.- Qualify prospects to assess interest.
- Cultivate and move potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation.
- Make solicitations with appropriate leadership and/or volunteers on a case-by-case basis.
- Successfully close and secure gifts, including annual renewals and upgrades.
- Develop and maintain stewardship contacts with donors.
Manage relationships with leadership annual giving circles:- Deans Circles
- Giannini Society
Adhere to the highest ethical standards:- Demonstrate empathetic disposition and perseverance, reflect optimistic and positive attitude, and convey sensitivity to needs of the donors.
- Enter contact reports, proposals and other work-related information in Raiser’s Edge promptly.
- Work collaboratively with advancement and foundation staff, faculty and leadership across campus.
- Focus on securing support for priorities outlined in UNCSA’s strategic plan, including academic and artistic programs, scholarships, unrestricted support, facilities and campus improvements, and other areas as directed.
- Stay current on best practices and trends in Leadership Annual Giving.
Minimum QualificationsMinimum of a bachelor’s degree required with related experience; specific minimum experience standards are at the discretion of the Department Head based on hiring market conditions and accepted professional standards of practice within the field. For positions with responsibility for direct solicitation of gifts and funds, a minimum of 1 year of professional-level, direct solicitation/fundraising experience is required.
Preferred QualificationsThree years demonstrated success in a paid fundraising position managing a portfolio and working directly with donors. Experience working in a university advancement setting. Background in the arts is not required but is a plus.
Terms of EmploymentE2 16.00 12 Month
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Demonstrated ability to cultivate and solicit relationships leading to leadership annual gifts.
- Experience managing a portfolio of annual gift prospects and donors.
- Track record of requesting and securing visits and following up with consistency and efficiency at a fast pace.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to distill complex ideas into easily understandable concepts and communicate those ideas effectively.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
- Ability to work effectively and strategically with minimal supervision and skillfully lead/manage complex priorities and projects to ensure successful outcomes.
- Excellent organizational skills and practices.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Posting Detail InformationPosting Number
Open Date03/25/2024
Close Date
Open Until FilledYes
Salary Range
Recruitment Range, if applicable$62,000 to $70,000
Special Instructions to ApplicantsThis is an EHRA non-faculty position. PLEASE NOTE: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application process as required by state regulations WILL result in your application being rejected for the vacancy and you will not be considered for the position. Other materials may be requested at a later time. Applications will be treated confidentially until the final stages of the search process. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
EEO Contact Information
Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact: suttonar@uncsa.edu - 23 Days Ago
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- Higher Education
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Winston, NC
FULL_TIME
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Special Ed: Exceptional Children Director
- Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School District
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Salem, NC
FULL_TIME
- FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE: Under limited supervision, performs a variety of supervisory and administrative tasks in monitoring and assisting the programs for exceptional children in the district. Provides le...
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- Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools
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Winston, NC
OTHER
- FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE: Under limited supervision, performs a variety of supervisory and administrative tasks in monitoring and assisting the programs for exceptional children in the district. Provides le...
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Director of Fundraising/Development
- ARBOR ACRES UNITED METHODIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY INC
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Winston Salem, NC
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About Winston Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem is a city in and the county seat of Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States. With a 2019 estimated population of 251,907 it is the second largest municipality in the Piedmont Triad region, the fifth most populous city in North Carolina, and the eighty-ninth most populous city in the United States. With a metropolitan population of 676,673 it is the fourth largest metropolitan area in North Carolina and is expected to keep that fourth spot for many more years. Winston-Salem is home to the tallest office building in the region, 100 North Main Street, formerly the Wachovia Bui...
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